Good morning, Dubuque.

Dubuque Community School District officials are weighing school closures to avoid funds dropping from $20M to $2.5M by the 2028-29 school year.

Proposals will be unveiled by the end of the school year and public discussion will follow to shape future programming.

Changes to SNAP work rules began Feb.

1 after the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' expanded who must work—Eastern Iowa food pantries now expect higher demand and advise residents to check with Iowa HHS soon if they qualify under the updated requirements.

A recent poll by U.S. News & World Report shows that Bella tops dog names in Iowa and Illinois while Daisy leads in Wisconsin, based on pet insurance data from 2020 to early 2025.

YK NIECE Live Performance

9 p.m. — Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center — Tickets available at www.youngnfilthyco.com — Enjoy an electrifying live show by YK NIECE in Dubuque.

Sourdough Bread Baking Class

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Pay what you can — Dive into the art of sourdough with hands-on baking and fermentation techniques.

Basics of Gardening Class

9-10:30 a.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Sliding scale pricing — Learn the essentials of starting your own garden with expert guidance.

Time Machine Tribute Concert

8 p.m. — Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque — Ticket prices vary — Experience three musical genres in one electrifying night with this high-energy tribute project.